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Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.  But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may be glad when His glory is revealed.  1 Peter 4:12-13 ESV God uses our brokenness to draw us closer to Him.  Sometimes Read more

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.  Ephesians 6:13 ESV Are you dressed for battle today?  We can easily feel overwhelmed by the evil that we observe in our world, but we have been given the equipment that Read more

And your ears shall hear a word behind you saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.   Isaiah 30:21 (ESV) This is a word that Isaiah gave to Israel, but it is a promise for us as well.  God speaks to us through His Read more

And though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.  1 Peter 1:8-9  NAS The joy of salvation never changes, never grows old, Read more

Now may the God of all hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.   Romans 15:13 (NAS) Paul, when he penned these words, knew well that joy is a spiritual gift offered to all believers. It is important to realize that Read more

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.   Ephesians 2:10 (NAS) Do you think of yourself first and foremost as God’s workmanship? What a life-giving truth! You are chosen. The Lord of all creation loves you and chose you to be His own. Read more

This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope.  The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Thy faithfulness.    Lamentations 3: 21-23 (NAS) As you read these verses, what impresses you most about God’s character? Think about the last time you were disappointed in yourself; Read more

Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.  Galatians 1:3 (NAS) What a beautiful way to start each day-conscious that the favor and lovingkindness of God Himself is bestowed on us! We don’t deserve it, but He gives it in unending measure. The gift of grace is free to us, Read more

For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.  2 Corinthians 4:6 (NAS) In this Scripture, Paul focuses on the three main themes valued by the cultures he is Read more

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.     Romans 15:13 (HCSB) Our God is the God of hope. Hope, in Scripture, is absolute confidence in God’s promises, rooted in past events and Read more